Overview

　　Flight Paramedic

　　Under the direction and supervision of the Base Medical Supervisor, this position is responsible for providing safe, comprehensive care to critically ill and/or injured patients of all ages. Care is provided in the pre-hospital setting and during inter-facility transports by understanding and applying the specialized principles and techniques of flight paramedic practice, emergency, procedures and diagnostics.

　　CHI St. Joseph Health – College Station/Bryan TX Since 1936 CHI St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in Bryan College Station Brenham Hearne Navasota Caldwell Madisonville and Bellville. With the area’s only Level II Trauma Center the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley; CHI St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system CHI St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 20 ambulatory clinics featuring primary care a freestanding Emergency Room Express Clinics and imaging and diagnostic services.

　　Responsibilities

　　Performs a wide range of specialized functions and complex assessments, diagnoses, therapies and emergency treatment of patients transported by rotor-wing and/or fixed wing and/or ground.

　　Documents appropriate and accurate information for assessment and treatment during stabilization and transport.

　　Documents accurate and complete billing information of patient transporters.

　　Maintains and facilitates effective and timely communication between management, internal and external customers.

　　Participates in activities to support PR and marketing efforts.

　　Maintains knowledge base for flight paramedic role by attending mandatory meetings, chart reviews, equipment reviews, skill labs, clinical rotations, and continuing education sessions related to the care and transport of critically ill and/or injured patients.

　　Qualifications

　　Required Education and Experience

　　Required Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED).

　　Required Experience: Minimum of 3 years current field experience as an in-charge paramedic or higher in a busy 911/pre-hospital service.

　　Required Licensure and Certifications

　　Required License: Licensed or Certified Paramedic issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services and in good standing with the issuing authority.

　　American Heart Association BLS

　　ACLS

　　PALS and PHTLS

　　ITLS or ATLS audit.

　　Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training

　　Required: basic computer skills for e-mail, electronic charting, etc. Effective human relations skills required for interfacing with all levels of personnel and external customers.Pay Range

　　$23.47 - $34.03 /hour

　　We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.